Chapter 705: Chapter 705

After hearing Princess Veronica’s response, the lady-in-waiting nodded and hurriedly began writing, while the nearby attendant hesitantly reminded her:

"Your Highness, the Northern Kingdom, adjacent to Ryan County, seems to have been active lately.

Last time, you specifically reminded us that what the kingdom needs most right now is time. If we encounter similar sensitive situations, we must handle them with caution and try not to provoke them, so... should the wording of the reply be reconsidered slightly?"

"No need, let’s write it as it is currently!"

Princess Veronica shook her head upon hearing this, and then explained:

"The news that we’ve received all the affected nationals from Crolock Kingdom, which encountered a once-in-a-millennium tsunami, has slowly spread, so the Northern Kingdom sending people to attend my wedding is not to congratulate, but to get a share of the pie.

The precious technologies Leon brought back cannot be kept entirely for ourselves; definitely, they can’t be shared with the Northern Kingdom. As long as their food and climate issues are unresolved, they will continue to wage war against us. Additionally..."

She hesitated slightly at this point, then pursed her lips and said:

"Additionally, I hope this wedding can... be pure, without too much unnecessary political maneuvering mixed in. Try to delay these matters until after the wedding.

Here’s the deal, if other kingdoms send similar notices, when you reply to them, you can subtly hint at my thoughts in the wording to convey my intentions discreetly."

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With a nod of acknowledgment, the attendant buried his head in writing as he exchanged a secretive glance with the lady-in-waiting, seeing the same meaningful look on her face.

According to Princess Veronica’s past "use everything to its fullest" utilitarian style, she should have used the wedding’s "advantage" to play the diplomatic game, engaging in cutthroat world intrigue with other countries harboring hidden intentions.

Yet this time, she has surprisingly forgone the advantages of the wedding, preferring to weaken her stance somewhat to delay all political maneuvering until later, striving for a "pure" wedding—it seems she might be...

Truly deeply in love~

And not just ordinarily deeply~

"Hmm? What’s that expression on your faces?"

"It’s nothing, nothing. I was just admiring her makeup; it’s done quite well."

"Well... she’s a little tired, we’re just cheering each other up, heh heh."

You two really are...

After glancing at the lady-in-waiting’s face, initially serious but subtly humorous in expression, Princess Veronica, with her ears slightly reddening, chuckled and admitted frankly:

"The situation is exactly as you think, after all, it’s supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime important day.

Although I am a princess, I am also an ordinary woman. Naturally, I would hope that, years from now, when I look back on that day, there will be less scheming and more beautiful memories. What’s wrong with that?"

Indeed, perfectly right!

Admiring the princess, who wasn’t masking her thoughts and openly expressed her desires, seeing that she didn’t shy away from discussing this matter, the attendant couldn’t resist the curiosity brimming in his heart any longer and asked gossipingly:

"Your Highness, how exactly did you meet Prince Leon?"

Princess Veronica was slightly taken aback by the question and, after some thought, straightforwardly replied:

"The first time we met was at his ceremony for succeeding as Duke, at that time we encountered rebels... well, some things happened, and we gradually became familiar afterward."

"Successor ceremony... that was only about two months ago, wasn’t it?"

Listening to Princess Veronica’s words, the attendant couldn’t help but say in surprise:

"Your Highness, so you’ve only known each other for a little over two months, but you already like him so much? Even willing to change yourself for him?"

Although this is indeed the situation, it seems like I’ve been showing a bit too overzealous in my actions...

Upon seeing the attendant’s shocked expression, Princess Veronica bit her lip covertly and then spoke with a slightly reddened face:

"Some things aren’t determined by the length of time; if you meet the right person, you’ll know. Often... um... it’s actually not that complicated, could happen in just an instant..."

"So it really was love at first sight?!"

The lady-in-waiting, who was eavesdropping nearby, couldn’t help exclaiming, and then said enviously:

"I did hear that Prince Leon proposed to you at first sight, didn’t realize it was really true!"

"Wow! As expected of the Royal Capital’s most beautiful rose! This kind of love at first sight, I’ve only seen in novels before!"

The proposal was indeed real, but based on what I found out later, he seemed to want an excuse to shake off the Duke of Lionheart’s title, but I just happened to catch him...

Facing the envy-filled gazes of the two, Princess Veronica, known for her frankness, blushed slightly and, surprisingly, chose not to clear up the misunderstanding, but implicitly agreed.

Actually... it’s not about showing off, or some kind of feminine vanity, but... um... these matters involve Leon’s secrets, naturally can’t be indiscriminately disclosed, that’s all!

Though it was already late at night, supported by the burning spirit of gossip, the two felt invigorated, pulling the reluctant Princess Veronica into spirited conversation.

"So it was Prince Leon who first fell for you?"

"Not exactly ’falling for’... But he did propose to me very quickly, and he was particularly sincere, shouting loudly despite dissent from the entire Ryan Family, claiming he chose me, and wouldn’t marry anyone else this lifetime!"

Both exclaimed together, immensely satisfying a particular princess’s vanity, then proceeded with incessant questions.

"When did you start liking him then?"

"Well... it developed a bit later, as I’ve always been traditional, how could I agree to someone just because I was pursued?"

Despite being constantly pushed to retreat in her relationship with Leon, always in a "weaker position," Princess Veronica seized the opportunity to relish her advantage with pride and restraint, declaring:

"I had no choice, his pursuit was too enthusiastic, even directly using the entire Ryan Family as a betrothal gift, I really couldn’t refuse."

"Oh my, that’s... quite something... Did you just agree like that?"

"Agree? How could I agree? I’m not that easy of a woman, but I couldn’t help it; he’s just too persistent."

With an expression of helplessness, Princess Veronica sighed lightly and said:

"You don’t know, Leon appears somewhat aloof, but in reality, he chases passionately. He’s constantly running to find me, even when he’s busy, taking me out, and sometimes sneaking into the royal palace to see me at night..."

"Wow! How thrilling!"

"That’s... really bold!"

"Bold? The truly bold act is still coming!"

For the first time, freely bragging without worrying about being discovered, the exuberantly blushing princess smiled, raising her gaze to the bright moon outside the window, speaking with dignity and grace:

"I remember the last time the moon was this round, he... he... he..."

After waiting for a while without hearing more, the impatient lady-in-waiting couldn’t help asking curiously:

"What did he do? Go on, tell us!"

He... he... how did he come here!